Dip stick tube question (I know, really exciting)
04-30-2016, 06:12 PM
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Dip stick tube question (I know, really exciting)
I have a 67 327/350. While checking the oil, I pulled out my dipstick tube along with my dipstick. I pushed it back in, but it rotates, and I'm afraid it might come out while driving. Am I missing a bracket? Or will a new one fit more tightly??
04-30-2016, 06:39 PM
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They are a press fit, tapped in. Usually they are so tight you have to chill the end a little to get it started, then tap it in. I think I'd just expand the bottom a little and put it back
04-30-2016, 06:45 PM
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I had the same problem awhile back,,, I did the same as 65GGvert suggested,, i flared the end a tiny bit,, stuck it in the freezer then tapped it back in with a block of wood ,,, so far so good
04-30-2016, 07:51 PM
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I had this same issue with my '62 327/300. Put the dipstick tube in the freezer, tapped it back in with a wooden block while applying a bit of Loctite blue. Been fine for over a year now. Good luck.
